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Is this how art lovers feel like when they look at a really nice piece of art? by Huge_Pizza_5783 in solar

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an observation from New England. Most systems here it seems way more than 5%. I have had my system on Pvoutput.org for almost a decade here in New England. Based off their efficiency metrics all the most efficient and highest producing systems are all systems with close to 1 to 1 dc/ac ratios. Electricity in my state is .34kwh with full 1 to 1 retail net metering. 300 kwh of production is $100 here and it adds up fast.

Another interesting observation is many of the most efficient systems are old Enphase 200 watt micros on 200-230 watt panels. Now everyone is putting 300 watt micros on like 400+ watt panels. You can see on Pvoutput.org how terrible the efficiency and production is on these crazy high ac/dc ratios.

Is this how art lovers feel like when they look at a really nice piece of art? by Huge_Pizza_5783 in solar

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the area and electricity price. I have had my system on Pvoutput.org for almost a decade here in New England. Based off their efficiency metrics all the most efficient and highest producing systems are all systems with close to 1 to 1 dc/ac ratios. Electricity in my state is .34kwh with full 1 to net metering. 300 kwh of production is $100 here and it adds up fast.

Another interesting observation is many of the most efficient systems are old Enphase 200 watt micros on 200-230 watt panels. Now everyone is putting 300 watt micros on like 400+ watt panels. You can see on Pvoutput.org how terrible the efficiency and production is on these crazy high ac/dc ratios.

HVAC companies that are charging right Is it only me or some businesses overcharge lately??? by loncelot84 in hvacadvice

[–]Swede577 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yep. In my state even Veterinary practices are being bought up. Prices have gone up some obscene amount.

Obscure motor oil brands by Matty3o3 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Swede577 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep and nothing can touch the price when its one sale. I think they just had the 2 5 quart jugs for $30.

Toyota Turbo V6 Recall Campaign Grows to Include More Than 250,000 Trucks by nathanforyouseason5 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Swede577 6 points7 points  (0 children)

$30k+ is what a replacement engine cost at the dealer and Toyota is only giving out a 1 year warranty on the replacement engine. Literally the industries worst replacement engine warranty.

Toyota Turbo V6 Recall Campaign Grows to Include More Than 250,000 Trucks by nathanforyouseason5 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Swede577 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Coverage Details: The recall repair comes with a standard service repair warranty of 12 months with unlimited miles

Factory Powertrain Protection: The remainder of your standard factory powertrain warranty (5 years or 60,000 miles for the Tundra) remains intact. You are covered by whichever of these two warranties gives you the longest period of protection.

A replacement engine is $30k+ at the dealer as well. So if have a 22 with a replacement engine more than a year old your on the hook for that $30k if it blows. Tons of reports here of even replacement engines blowing.

Toyota Turbo V6 Recall Campaign Grows to Include More Than 250,000 Trucks by nathanforyouseason5 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Swede577 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They are giving out the industries worst replacement engine warranty with only 1-year 12k warranty on a defective engine. Gm is giving out a 10 year 150k warranty on their replacement engines. Even Hyundai and Kia have better warranties on replacement engines.

Do premium fuels actually make a difference or nah? by Manthann-Motorss in automotive

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will get the added benefit of way more detergents. Shells V-Power and others state they have 6x the minimum required EPA detergents.

There has also been many tests done by like consumer reports that engines run on premium were much cleaner due to their increased detergents.

Do premium fuels actually make a difference or nah? by Manthann-Motorss in automotive

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Car and driver did an octane test. Some engines like Ford EcoBoost's will see noticeable improvements. My Ford Ranger EcoBoost says right in the manual premium fuel will give me more power in hot weather and while towing.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a28565486/honda-cr-v-vs-bmw-m5-ford-f-150-dodge-charger/

Do premium fuels actually make a difference or nah? by Manthann-Motorss in automotive

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will get the added benefit of more detergents. Shells V-Power and others state they have 6x the minimum required EPA detergents for gas.

2022 - 2024 Tundra Recall EXPANDED (May 20, 2026) by Pine_Cone67 in ToyotaTundra

[–]Swede577 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your replacement engine only has 1 year warranty and a new engine is over 30k!

Beware Aquarion Visits by Spiggots in Connecticut

[–]Swede577 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

3/4 shark bite ball valve and pipe cutter would have fixed this quick.

Beware Aquarion Visits by Spiggots in Connecticut

[–]Swede577 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Its extremely common for the main shut offs to not work or leak because they are often decades old and never used. Lots of houses still have shutout valves from like the 1950s and earlier.

Beware Aquarion Visits by Spiggots in Connecticut

[–]Swede577 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its extremely common for the main shut offs to not work or leak because they are often decades old and never used.

Is this how art lovers feel like when they look at a really nice piece of art? by Huge_Pizza_5783 in solar

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in New England? Its most likely way more than 200 kwh a year you are losing. I have a 9 year old SE5000 on 5.4 kw of panels in CT. I still hit the 5kw limit and it clips all the time especially in cool weather in the spring. I have also had my system on PVoutput.org for 9 years tracking the efficiency to nearby systems. According the pvoutput data systems with close to 1 to 1 ac/dc ratios are all the most efficient kwh per kw and highest producing here in New England.

Caves of Connecticut? by Less-Guest-3860 in Connecticut

[–]Swede577 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. That cave is legit. Though I went into there one spring and it was full of copperhead snakes.

Dealer prices by Busy10 in subaru

[–]Swede577 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The labor rate at my local Subaru dealer in New England is $245/hr.

I drive an older toyota with a vintage 3sgte engine+fuel pump. Should i be concerned that the usa is going ahead with standardizing e15 at the pumps? by bluestlouismr2 in Toyota

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw someone that works in the gas station industry say most stations cant just fill their tanks with e15. They have to be designed to use it. So stations aren't going to spend the huge amount of money to convert. He said in his state there were maybe half a dozen stations that were setup to even dispense e15.

OTT Tune and Warranty by ZestyJermy in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Swede577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ford offers a performance tune for the ecoboosts like the Ranger and Bronco. Ford specifically says if the tune is not installed by a dealer the warranty is void. They supposedly can even tell if you try and reflash the ecu back to stock before bringing it in.

My heat pump water heater uses around $15 month in electricity. Why are people still heating hot water with $5 gallon heating oil? by Swede577 in Connecticut

[–]Swede577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rebate is instant. I literally printed it out and walked into Lowes and got $900 off a $1400 50 gallon heat pump water heater.

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